Henichesk Population 2026

Henichesk has a population of 19,501, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kherson. It is about 151× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

Location of Henichesk (capital Kyiv shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,501

Rank in Ukraine

#208

Coordinates

46.17°N, 34.81°E

~16 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

572 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kherson

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Kherson	66,000	#68
Nova Kakhovka	44,427	#102
Kakhovka	35,983	#124
Oleshky	24,639	#170
Skadovsk	17,915	#225

Cities near Henichesk

Dzhankoy41,731 people · ~60 km away
Yany Kapu30,700 people · ~82 km away
Armyansk24,442 people · ~86 km away
Melitopol148,851 people · ~87 km away
Bilohirsk16,428 people · ~125 km away
Kakhovka35,983 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Henichesk?

Henichesk has a population of 19,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Henichesk in?

Henichesk is located in Kherson, Ukraine.

Is Henichesk the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 572 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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